Conmebol sacks Brazilian head of competitions and operations | OneFootball

The cycle of Frederico Nantes at the helm of the Competitions and Operations Directorate of Conmebol came to an end this Friday. The entity officially announced the departure of the Brazilian, highlighting that the decision was made by mutual agreement and thanking him for the work carried out over the past years.

Nantes leaves the position after eight years of service in the South American confederation, with the last four as the direct organizer of the continent's main club and national team tournaments.

Known for the draws of the Libertadores and the Sudamericana, Fred Nantes has become one of the most familiar faces of Conmebol in recent years. The entity emphasized in a statement that the leader's legacy “will continue to strengthen South American tournaments.”

Despite the diplomatic tone of the note, the departure occurs amid reports of internal friction and employee criticism of his management style, which may have contributed to the end of the cycle. Conmebol has not yet announced who will take over the position left by Nantes.

Frederico Nantes (Photo: NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP)

Who is Frederico Nantes?

From Rio Grande do Sul, a Physical Education teacher and level 3 referee of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Fred Nantes built a solid career in organizing major sporting events. Before joining Conmebol, he was responsible for the competition area of the 2014 World Cup, overseeing the schedule, stadium conditions, and training centers for the teams.

He also served as Arbitration Manager at the 2007 Pan American Games and participated in the planning of competitions in Rio de Janeiro's bid for the 2016 Olympics.

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